Starry stonewort has become a poster child for invasives. Expensive to control and nearly impossible to eradicate.

Once aquatic invasive species (AIS) are established in a new environment, typically, they are difficult or impossible to remove. Even if they are removed, their impacts are often irreversible. It is ...

Aquatic invasive species are plants, animals, and other organisms that are not native to Indiana waters and have the potential to cause harm. These species are concerning because they outcompete ...

The threat of these invasive species of aquatic plants “is considered to be one of the greatest threats to our pristine waters,” she said. But Maine is better off than many other states.

Aquatic invasive species disrupt normal ecosystem functions in Delaware and can cause extensive damage to the state’s ... compete with native organisms for limited resources and can permanently alter ...

Invasive species are reshaping aquatic ecosystems, one lake at a time. ... plants and animals have slowly dispersed through natural means to different areas of the world.

Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata), also called water thyme, is an invasive aquatic plant native to Africa and Southeast Asia. It has now made its way to Canada and the southern and eastern U.S.

A survey by Colorado Parks and Wildlife has confirmed that an invasive plant is now established at the Boulder Reservoir. CPW first detected the presence of Eurasian watermilfoil in the reservoir ...

Aquatic invasive species include plants, animals and pathogens that are not native to the state, and can harm the ecosystem and economy. Mussels are one of the common poster species for AIS ...

This invasive milfoil plant threatens native aquatic species through competition. It will often form dense mats which provides habitat for mosquito larvae and can impede boats. Phragmites (Common ...

Aquatic invasive plant species detected at Boulder Reservoir 00:24. The presence of Eurasian watermilfoil, an invasive plant, has been found in the Boulder Reservoir.